BJP emerges as single largest party in Karnataka

Bangalore, May 25: Counting commenced at 0800 hrs today for the 224-member Karnataka Assembly for which elections were held in three phases amidst tight security arrangements. The State witnessed 64.72 per cent polling in the current elections sealing the fate of 2241 candidates, which included 108 women. The final results were expected to be announced by 1500 hrs.

With security on high-alert and special forces called in, Karnataka is witnessing a history in the making. Will it be a hung Assembly again or a clear majority to one single party.... Be it Cong, BJP or JD-S. Read all about Karnataka Assembly polls here